National Sports
Winnipeg Blue Bombers can become first CFL team to cement playoff spot with win
By The Canadian Press on August 29th, 2023
TORONTO – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers can become the first CFL team to cement a playoff spot this weekend. According to the CFL, Winnipeg (9-2) would become the first team to punch its post-season ticket with a road win Sunday over the Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-5). Winnipeg is 5-1 away from IG Field this season and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Proline customers doing well supporting Canada at FIBA World Cup
By The Canadian Press on August 29th, 2023
Canada has been a feel-good story at the FIBA World Cup, and a good bet for Proline customers. Canada defeated Latvia 101-75 on Tuesday to improve to 3-0 and finish first in Group H. It marked the first time the Canadian squad had cemented top spot in its group at the global event. According to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills’ Von Miller to miss first 4 games on physically unable to perform list, AP source says
By John Wawrow, The Associated Press on August 29th, 2023
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) – Buffalo Bills top pass-rusher Von Miller will open the season on the physically unable to perform list in allowing him to continue recovering from a torn right knee ligament, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke to the AP on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alouettes sign DL Desjardins, DB Valente; release Canadian WR Mayala
By The Canadian Press on August 29th, 2023
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes have signed defensive lineman Vincent Desjardins and defensive back Daniel Valente, the team announced on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, Montreal released Canadian wide receiver Hergy Mayala. Desjardins, a 28-year-old from Quebec City, returns to the Alouettes after playing four game last season. He played for the Calgary Stampeders in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gilgeous-Alexander has 27 points, Canada routs Latvia 101-75 at basketball World Cup
By The Canadian Press on August 29th, 2023
JAKARTA, Indonesia – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a game-high 27 points and Canada overcame a sluggish first quarter to rout Latvia 101-75 on Tuesday at the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Canada trailed 23-13 after the first quarter and led by just one point at the half before dominating the rest of the game. Gilgeous-Alexander added six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New women’s pro hockey league coming to Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa
By The Canadian Press on August 29th, 2023
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) will open its inaugural season in January with teams in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Boston, Minneapolis-St. Paul and the New York City area. The league’s name, team locations and player intake process were announced Tuesday by the PWHL. Free agency starts Friday with the majority of the league’s founding players ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AGCO prohibits use of pro athletes to advertise, market igaming in Ontario
By The Canadian Press on August 29th, 2023
TORONTO – The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has banned the use of athletes in the advertising and marketing of internet gaming in Ontario. The AGCO announced Tuesday it was updated the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming to prohibit the use of athletes. It also strengthened the standards to restrict the use of celebrities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Novak Djokovic wins in his return to the US Open to ensure he will regain the No. 1 ranking
By Brian Mahoney, The Associated Press on August 28th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Novak Djokovic is back at the U.S. Open and will now be back at No. 1 in the rankings. Djokovic made a winning return after missing the tournament last year, rolling to a 6-0, 6-2, 6-3 victory over Alexandre Muller on Monday night. The 23-time Grand Slam champion had to wait ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Djokovic wins in return to U.S. Open, aims to regain No. 1 ranking
By The Associated Press on August 28th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Novak Djokovic made a winning return to the U.S. Open, rolling to a quick 6-0, 6-2, 6-3 victory over Alexandre Muller on Monday night. The 23-time Grand Slam champion shook off a late start after an opening-night ceremony, racing through the first set in 23 minutes. “I think the first set ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. Open honours Billie Jean King on 50th anniversary of equal prize money
By James Martinez, The Associated Press on August 28th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – After a rousing tribute from former first lady Michelle Obama, Billie Jean King on Monday celebrated the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Open becoming the first sporting event to offer equal prize money to female and male competitors, promising never to stop fighting to maintain that hard-won progress. “While we celebrate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Monday, Aug. 28, 2023
By The Canadian Press on August 28th, 2023
Monday’s Scoreboard MLB Interleague Toronto 6 Washington 3 Philadelphia 6 L.A. Angels 4 Texas 4 N.Y. Mets 3 Pittsburgh 5 Kansas City 0 American League N.Y. Yankees 4 Detroit 1 Baltimore 9 Chicago White Sox 0 Houston 13 Boston 5 Minnesota 10 Cleveland 6 Seattle 7 Oakland 0 National League San Diego 4 St. Louis ... Read More »
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